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Please Note: Masking is encouraged especially while moving around the church
THANK YOU: A Big Thank You to the Youth Group from the Anniversary Committee for their donation of the Peace Pole for the Peace Garden.
Announcements
The Stewardship Committee acknowledges with thanks a cheque from the First United Men’s Club in the amount of $2,000 towards general church expenses. This amount was mainly proceeds from their Jiggs Dinner.
RECYCLABLES?
The Youth Group continues to collect beverage containers. They must be clean and without caps. Note this is only beverage containers for which deposits are paid. Donations can be dropped off at the church or at any Evergreen Recycling location using the automated system and the church phone number. (Closest locations are Waterford Hospital or Blackmarsh Road).
QUILTING GROUP: The next meeting of the Quilting Group takes place tomorrow evening at 7:30 pm in the Multipurpose Room.
FOOD BANK SUNDAY: The first Sunday of the month is designated as Food Bank Sunday. Envelopes are available on the table in foyer.
BUILDING FUND SUNDAY: The last Sunday of the month is designated as Building Fund Sunday. Envelopes are available on the table in foyer. if you would like to make a contribution. Thank you for your continued support.
WEEKLY BULLETIN DEDICATIONS: Now that we have resumed printing bulletins, you may dedicate a bulletin in memory of a loved one or in celebration of a special event. If you would like to do so, please put your name and phone number for a specific date on the sign-up sheet located on the bulletin board in the vestibule or call the church office at 368-2194.
Worship Schedule
Worship Service
EVERY Sunday – 11 am
Bulletin
“We respectfully acknowledge the territory in which we gather as the traditional territory of the Beothuk and Mi’kmaq. We are conscious of the long and painful history of relations between the Christian church, colonial settlement practices and the harm caused to these lands and peoples. May we always seek to live with respect on this land as we search for collective healing and true reconciliation and honour this beautiful land together.“
It is with gratitude and thanksgiving we acknowledge the following donations and dedicate them to the Glory of God
Local Fund
- In memory of my sister-in-law, Ella Button. From Doreen Whalen.
- In memory of John Richard Powell. From Edie Sheppard.
Building Fund
- In memory of a wonderful mother, Imelda Mildred Coffin. Wishing you a heavenly Mother’s Day. From your daughter, Karen Ricketts. In our hearts forever!
Mission and Service Fund
- In memory of Rufus Hutchings. From Eric and Millie Badcock.
Peace Garden Donations
- A Verazzo stone has been donated in loving memory of Linda Whalen, by husband Bert and sons Andrew and David.
- A Verazzo stone has been donated in memory of father and mother John and Susie Halliday and brother Mac, by Stuart Halliday.
In Our Faith Community
Gower Service and Social Club (formerly Gower Men’s Choir) will be holding a Flipper Dinner Take-out on Saturday, May 27th. The cost is $30 and the pick-up time is between 5 and 6 pm. To obtain tickets, please call their church office by phone at (709) 753-7286 or email OFFICE@GOWERUNITED.COM
United Church Bookstore & Gifts UCC East
320 Elizabeth Avenue
St. John’s, NL
UNITED CHURCH BOOKSTORE ONLINE: The United Church Bookstore has launched the bookstore for online shopping as well as in-person shopping at 320 Elizabeth Ave. To shop online visit https://ucceast.ca/shop
DONATE TO COINS FOR CUPS BUCKS FOR BOXERS – a fundraiser for gifts to Just Us Women’s Centre of Stella’s Circle and John Howard society for the purchase of undergarments for their clients. POP-UP YOGA: Gower Street United Church Wednesday, May 24th, 11am – noon in the Lecture Hall. Enjoy chair and walking yoga for better balance and a happy heart. Donate your appreciation via cash, cheque to Gower Street UC, or e-transfer to gsuc@nl.rogers.com All proceeds go to the underwear fundraiser – wear loose clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
Topsail United Church Men’s Club: Take Out Flipper Dinner will be held on Monday May 22, pick up will be available from 4:30 Until 6 P.M. Cost $25, Tickets available from the church office by calling 834-4567. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Thank You for your continued support.
70th Anniversary Fundraisers
70th Anniversary Fundraiser: We are having an on-line auction for our 70th Anniversary Peace Garden Project. We are looking for new items, large or small, to be donated and dropped off at the Church during office hours or Sunday mornings during our 11 am church services. An update will be announced during church services, posted on our website and Facebook page regarding when the auction will go on-line.
Peace Garden: The 70th Anniversary Committee has recently announced the Plan to create a Peace Garden on the street side of the church entrance. The Committee is fundraising for the garden.
Verazzo Stones for the retaining wall can be purchased at $100 each in memory of loved ones or in celebration of anniversaries, graduations and birthdays etc.
Benches Have all been purchased
General Donations of any amount towards the project are gratefully accepted and can also be made in memory or celebration of loved ones or events. All donations will be acknowledged.
Stop and take a look at the drawings posted in the Church!
70th Anniversary Calendar of Events
- May.28, 2023 11 am Special surprise by the Quilting Group and guest speaker Rev.Nancy Mojica-Fisher with a Fellowship Hour
- June.25, 2023 11 am Service by the Youth Group followed with a Family Time
- Sept.24, 2023 11 am dedication service with special speaker Rev Amanda Barnes, president of First Dawn Eastern Edge, followed with a Fellowship Hour
- Oct.21, 2023 6 pm Anniversary Dinner and Silent Auction at Cowan Heights United Church Auditorium
- Oct.22, 2023 11 am Anniversary Service with guest speaker firmer minister of First United Rev Faith March-MacCuish followed with a Fellowship Hour
If you know or someone you know has a story or a special event that happened at First United and would like to tell the congregation about it, please forward your story to Joan Winsor, email address joanwinsor59@gmail.com. These stories will be read during the service.
*We are looking for old photos of First United to put together a slide show for these services. Photos can be dropped off to the church or email them to the church. These stories will be read during the service. Please stay tuned for more information on the Anniversary Celebrations!!
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E-Transfers Now Possible
First United is now able to accept donations through e-transfer
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Four convenients ways you can donate to First United
- In-Person
- PAR
- e-transfer
- online
Note: If making a donation through e-transfer, please indicate your Envelope # (if you have one) and how you wish the funds to be used, i.e., Local Expenses, Building Fund, Mission & Service, Food Bank or Other. If you need to provide more detailed information, please send us an email.
- 709-368-2194 (office)
- PO Box 921, Mount Pearl, NL A1N 3C8
- 221 Park Ave., Mount Pearl, NL
- firstunited@nf.aibn.com
- If emergency call 709-730-7388
Please be advised of the Church office hours:
Wednesday 10 am to 1 pm
Thursday 10 am to 1 pm
Friday 10 am to 1 pm
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First United Church Covid-19 Update
- All covid restrictions at First United Church are lifted. Hand sanitizer and face mask will be available for anyone that wishes to use them.
Thank you for your continued support.
First United Board of Management